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Detroit Lions · 21 hours ago

Football Communication Associate

Detroit, MI 48226

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

The Detroit Lions are seeking a Football Communications Associate to facilitate communication between media, players, coaches, and the front office. The role involves assisting with media information, operations for games and events, and supporting the Football Communications staff with various tasks.

American FootballSportsSports Leagues and Teams

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Assist with the posting and updating of information for the team’s media website

Transcribe quotes from press conferences and media sessions or for additional projects

Generate story pitches to external media to support media coverage of the club

Assist with the production of the team’s weekly media information and media guide, including the online media guide website (NFLOMG.com)

Write in AP style for all publications produced and edited by Football Communications

Monitor practice to ensure media and spectators remain in appropriate areas

Assist in the production of team notes and update statistics

Support Football Communications staff by coordinating media requests and organizing timelines for completion

Assist reporters in obtaining interviews with players and coaches, and coordinate teleconference interviews

Generate and recommend news coverage opportunities to amplify the club’s storytelling and brand

Attend community events to assist with the media outreach and coverage of the club’s football personnel

Frequently assist with the media accreditation process for practices, games, and scheduled media events

Collaborate with internal departments to set up press conferences and execution of interviews, media availabilities, conference calls, and transcripts

Prepare game notes and league notes for press box distribution

Assist in tracking substitutions and preparing post-game notes

Assist the department with football research and information management for the use of social media platforms

Assist media operations for Training Camp and off-site practices

Assist with the coordination of player appearance requests

Clip and distribute Detroit Lions articles out of newspapers and magazines

Assist in maintaining proper archive files

Assist in the logging and active integration of the club’s historical archive

Assist with donations by acquiring autographs from players and coaches

Provide administrative support, and answer incoming phone calls, and assist with mail, faxes, etc

Qualification

AP-style writingMedia relationsMicrosoft OfficeAdobe SuiteInterpersonal communicationTranscribing interviewsSports ManagementJournalismPublic Relations

Required

A valid Driver's License and a good driving record

The ideal candidate will be expected to preserve confidential information

The work schedule for this position will be expected to be congruent with the club's football operations calendar, including nights, weekends, holidays and regularly scheduled overtime

Candidate will adjust schedule as needed to meet work goals and time constraints

Candidates must prove effective interpersonal communication skills to both internal and external audiences

Candidates who demonstrate an interest and experience in leveraging team statistics for media coverage will be highly considered

May require a hybrid of remote work as well as work out of both the Allen Park Training Facility and the Ford Field Management Office

Effective use of both writing and oral communication skills is required

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer) and Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat) is required

Currently pursuing or recently completed bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, Sports Marketing or Sports Communications

Applicants must be comfortable speaking with professional athletes and coaches in both a work setting and within the context of an interview